Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in Soldridge
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Soldridge and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Work receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering for Soldridge events
Tapas catering in Soldridge, made fresh on the day
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. Whether it is office parties and launches and tapas starters, we’ll put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and padrón peppers.
In a rural spot like Soldridge, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Tapas for events in Soldridge
Soldridge is about 5 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. For an event in Soldridge, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Soldridge. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Soldridge, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Nearby historic houses include Bentworth Hall (2.8 miles north) and Hall Place (3.2 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Wherever your event is in GU34, we can bring tapas catering to you. Whether your event is on Upper Soldridge Road, Rookwood Lane and Soldridge Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Soldridge for tapas catering include Medstead (1 mile north-east), Four Marks (1 mile east), South Town (1 mile north), Hattingley (2 miles north) and New Copse (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south) and Alton (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Barton Castle (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Soldridge include Red Hill.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
- We cover Soldridge and the whole of Hampshire
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Check diets in advance
- Label seafood clearly
- Canapés need staff to serve
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Staff to serve canapés.
Also near Soldridge
What else we do in Soldridge
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it is light in Soldridge until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
Questions from Soldridge
Is Soldridge close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Good Shepherd?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff